Examining the Tragedy in Robin Hood Hills Through a Sociological Lens: The...
By WEBmd Please view our Prezi using this link: http://prezi.com/uw30fsdyaqnk/the-west-memphis-three/ Abstract: We used the story of the West Memphis Three to discuss deviance, labeling theory,...
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Frame Analysis at Occupy UC Davis
A little over a week ago, a UC Davis Police Man was instructed to clear the walkway of the Quad where Occupy Davis students were peacefully gathering. After several unsuccessful attempts to disperse...
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Pit Bull Stigma, Fact or Fiction?
What is the first thought that pops into your head when you look at the picture of this pit bull? Are you fearful, angry, sympathetic, happy? In general, people looking at this photo would feel...
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Straight to Jail: Performances and Repressive Tolerance
I was watching Parks and Recreation in my quad today when I saw this clip. I was unable to find the whole scene on youtube but prior to this comment Leslie Knope (the main character) had held a public...
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Princess for a(nother) Day
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. In fact, I usually start thinking of my next Halloween costume(s) the day after Halloween…or even on it (so yes, I knew what I was going to be for Halloween...
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Debbie Forgets Her Audience.
My friend, a crazy cat lady in her own right, showed me this video. Here, Debbie puts forth her eharmony video meant to attract a suitor. Previously in class, we have talked about how people project...
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Goffman’S Front/Back Stage Performances at Holiday Parties
Call me cynical, but over the Thanksgiving break I couldn’t help but complain as a I wore an uncomfortable, itchy green and red sweater at a recent family party to “celebrate” the festivities. As I...
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Angels or Plastic?
I was watching Gossip Girl last night when this Victoria Secret commercial came on advertising their new fragrance. It immediately reminded me of the group project on the objectification of women in...
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Our Pets as Impression Management
As my final visual portfolio post, I wanted to include several theorists that we learned about to wrap up my thoughts of the class. In this post, my main goal was to show that no matter what subject...
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The Performance of Advertisements
While driving through Hollywood on my way to work, I was prompted to take this photo (while stopped in bumper to bumper traffic of course) because it triggered my memory of several important theorists...
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